{"title":"Novel Substituted Cyclic Compounds as SLC6A19 Inhibitors for Treating Phenylketonuria and Other Amino Acidurias","authors":"Ram W. Sabnis*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c0017710.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00177","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00177https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00177","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Provided herein are novel substituted cyclic compounds as SLC6A19 inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions, use of such compounds in treating phenylketonuria, and other amino acidurias and processes for preparing such compounds.</p>","PeriodicalId":20,"journal":{"name":"ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters","volume":"16 5","pages":"734–735 734–735"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143917025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Targeting KRAS G12D Mutations: Advances in Small Molecule Inhibitors and PROTAC Technology","authors":"Robert B. Kargbo*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c0017910.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00179","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00179https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00179","url":null,"abstract":"<p >KRAS mutations drive approximately 25% of human cancers, with KRAS G12D being the most prevalent and challenging to target. Recent advances have led to developing small molecule inhibitors that selectively target the active GTP-bound state of KRAS G12D, blocking downstream signaling and oncogenic activity. These compounds show strong therapeutic potential.</p>","PeriodicalId":20,"journal":{"name":"ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters","volume":"16 5","pages":"746–747 746–747"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143917017","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Genetic Variation in Drug Targets: Are We Ready for the Era of Precision Medicinal Chemistry?","authors":"Clinton G. L. Veale, and , Adrienne L. Edkins, ","doi":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c0015310.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00153","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00153https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00153","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Natural genetic variations profoundly impact drug target interactions causing variations in in vitro biological data. The overall occurrence or “rare genetic variation” is common and enriched within population groups. Incorporating population-level genetic information earlier into the drug discovery pipeline would allow medicinal chemists to contribute to the precision medicine movement, designing drugs with more population relevance.</p>","PeriodicalId":20,"journal":{"name":"ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters","volume":"16 5","pages":"706–710 706–710"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00153","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143917020","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Targeting KRAS G12D Mutations: Advances in Small Molecule Inhibitors and PROTAC Technology.","authors":"Robert B Kargbo","doi":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00179","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00179","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>KRAS mutations drive approximately 25% of human cancers, with KRAS G12D being the most prevalent and challenging to target. Recent advances have led to developing small molecule inhibitors that selectively target the active GTP-bound state of KRAS G12D, blocking downstream signaling and oncogenic activity. These compounds show strong therapeutic potential.</p>","PeriodicalId":20,"journal":{"name":"ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters","volume":"16 5","pages":"746-747"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12067124/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143950913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reducing Cardiovascular Side Effects of DMT Using Beta-Blockers","authors":"Robert B. Kargbo*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c0018010.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00180","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00180https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00180","url":null,"abstract":"<p >DMT induces rapid antidepressant effects, but acute sympathomimetic side effects, particularly hypertension and tachycardia, limit its use. This study describes coformulations with short-acting beta-blockers or nitrates, matched to DMT’s pharmacokinetics, to mitigate peripheral cardiovascular risks without compromising central therapeutic action, facilitating safer psychedelic therapy in vulnerable populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":20,"journal":{"name":"ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters","volume":"16 5","pages":"743–745 743–745"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143917016","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reducing Cardiovascular Side Effects of DMT Using Beta-Blockers.","authors":"Robert B Kargbo","doi":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00180","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00180","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>DMT induces rapid antidepressant effects, but acute sympathomimetic side effects, particularly hypertension and tachycardia, limit its use. This study describes coformulations with short-acting beta-blockers or nitrates, matched to DMT's pharmacokinetics, to mitigate peripheral cardiovascular risks without compromising central therapeutic action, facilitating safer psychedelic therapy in vulnerable populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":20,"journal":{"name":"ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters","volume":"16 5","pages":"743-745"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12067114/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143950766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Targeting Phantom Pain with Psilocybin: Toward Integration with Adaptive Sensory Technologies.","authors":"Robert B Kargbo","doi":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00182","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00182","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Psilocybin demonstrates a clinically meaningful reduction in phantom and residual limb pain. Adaptive sensory environments (ASEs) separately offer biosensor-guided modulation of psychological states during psychoactive therapy. This Patent Highlight explores the pharmacological findings of a psilocybin trial and discusses future integration with ASE systems to precision and scale psychedelic-assisted interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":20,"journal":{"name":"ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters","volume":"16 5","pages":"738-739"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12067142/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143951148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Targeting Phantom Pain with Psilocybin: Toward Integration with Adaptive Sensory Technologies","authors":"Robert B. Kargbo*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c0018210.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00182","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00182https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00182","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Psilocybin demonstrates a clinically meaningful reduction in phantom and residual limb pain. Adaptive sensory environments (ASEs) separately offer biosensor-guided modulation of psychological states during psychoactive therapy. This Patent Highlight explores the pharmacological findings of a psilocybin trial and discusses future integration with ASE systems to precision and scale psychedelic-assisted interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":20,"journal":{"name":"ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters","volume":"16 5","pages":"738–739 738–739"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143917018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Novel Indole and Pyrrolopyridine Derivatives as GPR17 Modulators for Treating Multiple Sclerosis.","authors":"Ram W Sabnis","doi":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00176","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00176","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Provided herein are novel indole and pyrrolopyridine derivatives as GPR17 modulators, pharmaceutical compositions, use of such compounds in treating multiple sclerosis, and processes for preparing such compounds.</p>","PeriodicalId":20,"journal":{"name":"ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters","volume":"16 5","pages":"736-737"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12067348/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144007239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Targeted Degradation of BCL6 Using Novel Bifunctional Degraders: A New Therapeutic Strategy for BCL6-Positive Cancers","authors":"Robert B. Kargbo*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c0018110.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00181","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00181https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00181","url":null,"abstract":"<p >BCL6 overexpression drives lymphomagenesis and immune evasion in B-cell malignancies. This Patent Highlight presents novel bifunctional degraders targeting BCL6, demonstrating high potency and selectivity. These degraders induce BCL6 degradation via a PROTAC-based mechanism, resulting in apoptosis and tumor regression in BCL6-positive cancers. This targeted approach offers enhanced efficacy and therapeutic potential.</p>","PeriodicalId":20,"journal":{"name":"ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters","volume":"16 5","pages":"740–742 740–742"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143917199","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}